Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Confidential is a prominent DJ merchandise business looking for a detail-oriented Apparel Product Manager to support the production and rollout of merchandise for a DJ's brand. The role involves managing relationships with manufacturers, ensuring timely product launches, and coordinating multiple projects effectively.
Responsibilities
- Serve as liaison between the artist's team, clothing designers and manufacturers, managing art files, proofs, and production issues
- Manage domestic and international vendor relationships and negotiate costing/timelines
- Select appropriate manufacturer for each item and provide art files and project direction
- Relay file issues to the designer for correction and flag manufacturer concerns back to the team with a recommended course of action
- Provide size breakdowns for each production run based on historical sales data and prior orders
- Promptly review and route proofs, test prints/embroideries, and sample photos for team approval
- Check in proactively on project progress to prevent stalls
- Maintain line sheets, Work in Progress document, and the merch tracker with all active projects, art deadlines, status changes, size breakdowns, and sample/bulk production tracking
- Troubleshoot bottlenecks to ensure prototypes and final samples are delivered on schedule
- Coordinate and plan upcoming merchandise drops with the team based on projected item completion
- Advise on production timelines, working backward from the desired in-hand date to set clear deadlines
- Monitor art and production progress as deadlines approach and flag timeline risks early
- Advise on shipping method tradeoffs (sea vs. air) to help balance cost and speed for each drop
- Assist in compiling product images, specs, size guides, and other assets needed for online product builds and collection launches
- Facilitate and track distribution of physical samples for internal review, promo photography, and other needs
- Prepare a detailed weekly recap email summarizing the status of all active projects
- Prepare a prioritized list of items needing action ahead of the weekly team call
Skills
- 3-5 years of experience in product development, buying, or merchandising within the apparel industry
- Basic understanding of garment construction, product costing, and retail math
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal/written communication for daily cross-functional and overseas collaboration
- Comfortable working independently in a small, fast-moving remote team
- Familiarity with apparel manufacturing timelines and processes (screen printing, embroidery, cut & sew)
- Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify) and product page builds
- Understanding of import shipping methods (sea vs. air freight)
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